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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
May 1, 1984
I CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk,
Schermer, Quast, Whidden.
Members Absent:
None.
Staff Present:
Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk
Anderson, D. VanHemert, M. Cleland, R. French, J. Marsh,
L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton.
Public Present:
C. Friedman, N. Boyse, D. & G. Johnson, D. Price.
III MINUTES
Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as
received the minutes of the April 17, 1984 meeting. Councilman Quast
seconded the motion. Mayor Duncan made the following correction: John
Tangedahl, President of Peninsula Security, addressed the Council (Register
Page l29, 130) regarding proposed amendments to the Fire Alarm Ordinance.
His name was incorrectly listed as "Hingle". The motion to accept the
minutes as corrected carried.
IV CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the
Consent Agenda including (1) Request permission to call for bids for line I
extension for DelHur Eastside Annexation and other loads on Golf Course
Road; (2) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and
(3) Vouchers of $2l5,01l.22 and Payroll of $200,299.12. Councilman
Schermer seconded and the motion carried.
V FINANCE
1. Consideration of Bids Received on Sale of Rock Crusher.
Councilman Quast moved to concur with the recommendation of the Public
Works Department that the high purchase price of $13,001.99 from Blake Sand
& Gravel of Sequim be accepted and awarded the work. He then moved to
concur with the recommendation that the funds received from this award be
assigned to building a permanent handrail in place of the temporary one on
one of the Eighth Street Bridges. Councilman Whidden seconded. Councilman
Hordyk stated that these are two separate issues and should be separate
motions. Councilman Quast then withdrew the second part of the motion. On
call for the question, the motion to accept the bid of Blake Sand & Gravel
carried.
2. Progress Payment on Hazard Elimination Project to Lakeside Industries
in the Amount of $18,371.77
Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize payment to Lakeside Industries in
the amount of $18,371.77. Councilman Quast seconded. The motion carried.
3. Approve Payment of $7,054 to Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce for a
Brochure
Councilman Whidden moved to grant the request of the Port'Angeles Chamber
of Commerce and authorized payment of $7,054. Councilman Gerberding
seconded. Councilman Whidden noted that the funds would be derived from
hotel/motel tax funds. After discussion, on call for the question, the
motion carried.
VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA
None.
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ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA
None.
VII LEGISLATION
1. Planning Commission Minutes of April 25, 1984
A. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Changing the Definition of Trailer
Parks to Exclude Recreational Vehicles - Located Citywide
Councilman Whidden moved to set a public hearing for May 15, 1984, for the
purpose of considering the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman
Gerberding seconded and the motion carried.
Councilman Gerberding then moved to accept the Planning Commission Minutes
of April 25, 1984, with Councilman Hordyk seconding. The motion carried.
2. DelHur westside Annexation Environmental Impact Statement - Sanitary
Sewer Appendix
Mayor Duncan refrained from participating in the meeting due to conflict of
interest. Councilman Haguewood presided as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood reviewed a background memo from the Planning
Department. Councilman Hordyk inquired as to whether the cost of an EIS
wa's budgeted for 1984. Manager Flodstrom indicated that it was not and
that if this recommendation were approved the Council would have to approve
$l5,000 additional expenditures in the Sewer Utility budget. FOllowing
discussion with staff at length, Councilman Hordyk moved to authorize the
expenditure of $15,000 to assist in the preparation of a sanitary sewer
appendix for the Environmental Impact Statement for the DelHur, Inc.,
Wests ide ,Annexation request. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion
carried.
3.
Selection of Councilmember to Represent City on Steering Committee for
Harbor Management Plan
Mayor Duncan informed the Council that at the special meeting of April 25,
1984, the Council had concurred that the Economic Development Council would
set up the meeting and that a representative from the Council should
attend. She then volunteered to represent the City. Councilman Whidden
moved to appoint Mayor Duncan as representative on the Steering Committee.
Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried.
4. Discussion of Community Development Block Grant Assignment of
Administration Duties
Mayor Duncan refrained from participating in this portion of the meeting
due to conflict of interest. Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood presided.
Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood reviewed a memorandum from the Planning Department
outlining recommended division of administrative functions. Following
discussion, Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with staff recommenda-
tions and authorize the division of responsibilities as recommended,
directing staff to prepare the necessary agreements with the Clallam County
EDC which would include authorization for approximately $12,500 of the
administrative funds to be allotted to the EDC for their portion of the
duties. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried with Councilman
Hordyk voting "No".
5. Consideration of Conditional Use of Public Pier by Derby Days Arts and
Crafts Fair
Mayor Duncan reviewed a letter from Derby Days, Inc., requesting permission
to occupy the City Pier from August 24, 1984, through September 3, 1984,
for the purpose of conducting a crafts fair. Following discussion, Council-
man Gerberding moved to grant the request of Derby Days, Inc., with Council-
man Schermer seconding. The motion carried.
6. Opinion of the City Attorney on City's Liability Due to Proposed
Amendments to Fire Alarm Ordinance
Mayor Duncan reviewed a memorandum from the City Attorney stating that the
City does not assume liability in the event of a failed fire alarm merely
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by requiring such an alarm by ordinance, and outlining areas that may
present liability. The Council and staff discussed implementation of hold
harmless agreements to be Signed by installers of alarms. Attorney Knutson
proposed that the Fire Chief research the possibility of establishing set
guidelines for residential alarms as an attachment to the Ordinance. After
further discussion at length, Councilman Quast moved to table decision on
the matter, with Councilman Schermer seconding. The motion carried.
7. Adjustment to Joint Use Pole Rental Agreement and Fees Between Pacific
Northwest Bell and the City
Councilman Hordyk moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the supplemental
agreement with Pacific Northwest Bell. Councilman Schermer seconded and
the motion carried, with Councilman Gerberding abstaining.
8. Amendment to City Gymnasium Ordinance
Mayor Duncan read the ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 2299
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
amending Ordinance No. 207l and Chapter
12.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code, and providing for additional types
of permitted activities in the City
Gymnasium.
Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the ordinance as read by title, with
councilman Whidden seconding. Councilman Quast indicated the need for the
installation of showers at the Gymnasium in conjunction with certain
sporting events that might be held there. On call for the question, the
motion carried.
9.
Consideration of Using Funds from Sale of Rock Crusher for Handrail
Replacement on One Eighth Street Bridge
Councilman Quast restated his previous motion to authorize the purChase of
the handrail material by advertisement for bid, funds from the sale of the
rock crusher to be used for the purchase. Councilman Whidden seconded and
the motion carried. Council and staff discussed the purchase at great
length.
10. Declaring Surplus Equipment to be Placed for Bid
Mayor Duncan reviewed a memorandum from Finance Director Orton and the
Council reviewed the list of equipment recommended to be declared surplus.
After clarification on a particular piece of equipment, specifically a
bucket for a miniature front-end loader from the Cemetery Division, and the
addition of items to the list including brass pipe fittings, a riding lawn
mower and some pumps, Councilman Hordyk moved to declare the equipment
listed as surplus and authorize the disposal of such equipment through a
sealed bidding procedure. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion
carried.
11. Consideration of public Defender Contract
Attorney Knutson proposed that the Public Defender contract be contingent
upon the Public Defender agreeing that representation would include
Superior Court appeals and interlocutory appeals to the Washington Supreme
Court. Following further discussion, Councilman Schermer moved to auth-
orize Mayor Duncan to execute the contract with the Clallam-Jefferson
Public Defender, including the contingencies proposed by the City Attorney.
Councilman Quast seconded. Following discussion at great length, on call
for the question, the motion carried.
12. Proclamation of Coast Guard Appreciation Week
Mayor Duncan proclaimed May 5th through May 12th, 1984, as Coast Guard
Appreciation Week in Port Angeles.
13. Proclamation - Senior Citizen Month
Mayor Duncan proclaimed May Older American's Month in Port Angeles.
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14. Proclamation - Derby Days
Mayor Duncan proclaimed the period of August 24, 1984, through September 3,
1984, as Derby Days in Port Angeles and encouraged everyone to participate
in the many activities that will be taking place.
VIII LATE ITEMS
Lease Agreement - Air Compressor at Fire Station.
Manager Flodstrom and Fire Chief Glenn presented a revised Lease Agreement
for the air compressor at the Fire Station to the Council. Councilman
Gerberding moved to authorize Mayor Duncan to execute the lease agreement
with Coundilman Whidden seconding. Manager Flodstrom commended J. Sweatt
for his cooperation in the agreement negotiations. '
Downtown Banners - Replacement.
Manager Flodstrom and Public Works Director Pittis then presented a
recommendation to the Council for replacement of the Downtown banners.
Following review of the background memorandum, Councilman Quast moved to
concur with the recommendation of staff to accept and award the low quote
of Blyn Sail and Canvas in the amount of $2,566.62 for replacement of 52
Downtown banners within the allotted time frame. Councilman Gerberding
seconded and the motion carried.
Re-Bid Authorized - Alder Street Property.
Manager Flodstrom reported that no bids had been received at the bid
opening held earlier that day for the sale of the Alder Street property.
Councilman Schermer moved to place the property for rebid, the Council to
review the bids, with no minimum bid requirement. Councilman Hordyk
seconded and the motion carried.
AWC Annual Conference.
Manager Flodstrom then requested information as to whether any members of
the Council would be attending the Association of Washington Cities
conference to be held in June. At this time, it appears that no Council-
members will be able to attend. Councilmen Schermer and Gerberding will be
attending a conference May 18, 1984, entitled "Keys to Effective City
Council" to be held in Seattle.
IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA
Councilman Gerberding questioned staff regarding the City's maintenance of
a fire alarm system at the Hong Kong Restaurant. Finance Director Orton
explained that this was in the interest of public safety.
Councilman Gerberding then questioned Police Chief Cleland on the procedure
for the transfer of liquor licenses.
Councilman Whidden then discussed with staff the status of delinquent
utility accounts.
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Councilman Quast thanked Richard French for the new name plates made by
Richard and Tom Sperline of City Light for Councilmembers. He then
inquired as to the status on trees to be planted Downtown. Parks Director
Marsh informed him and the Council that the trees would be arriving within
the next few days and would be in the process of being planted by the end
of this week or the beginning of the next week. Councilman Quast then
commended the Public Works Department for the good job done on the resur-
facing of Park Street.
Councilman Haguewood reported on another city that he had visited recently
that had problems with the trees planted downtown. He stated that Port
Angeles is not an isolated case; that problems exist in other cities with
trees planted in the downtown areas.
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Councilman Whidden then reported on a recent Convention Center Committee
meeting. He stated that the Committee has begun to refer to the Vern
Burton Memorial Gymnasium as the Burton Civic Center and that another
meeting will be held May 15, 1984, and will result in issues being brought
back to the Council for their review. Councilman Whidden also commended
the Police Department for their booth at the Home Show held recently. City
Light also had a booth and the mechanized collection garbage truck was on
display.
Mayor Duncan reported that a convention had been held in Port Angeles the I
previous weekend for the Washington Optometric Association. Approximately -
400 people attended.
The Council discussed further the upcoming meeting to be held regarding the
proposed Harbor Management Plan.
Mayor Duncan reported on a Camp David retreat held April 28, 1984. Council-
man Whidden, Councilman Gerberding, Councilman Quast and Mayor Duncan
attended. The retreat was for members of the Human Services Council.
X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session for the purpose of
discussing litigation for delinquent utility bills at 8:40 P.M.
XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at approximately 8:50 P.M.
XII ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:00 P.M.
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